For a decade, a plain-clothed police unit seamlessly blended in with Brooklyn commuters, riding along with them while looking to stop crime — and amNewYork Metro was given a glimpse into their undercover operation. According to Sergeant Jovanny Calderon, the Public Safety Unit focuses on combatting quality-of-life crimes within the transit system, such as stopping individuals who are smoking or drinking alcohol on the platforms and in train carriages, while also catching fare evaders hopping the turnstiles. Click here to read more on amny.com.
